Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Pope calls for unity among world's religions to promote peace, justice, ethical AI

Marking the 60th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate," Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders around the world to unite against war, hatred, environmental degradation and...

Archbishop Broglio Urges Funding of Lifesaving Programs and an End to Federal Government Shutdown

“As this government shutdown continues, the U.S. bishops are deeply alarmed that essential programs that support the common good, such as SNAP, may be interrupted.”

Pope Leo XIV

Changing world calls for new commitment to Catholic schools, pope says

With digital technology invading almost every aspect of life, Pope Leo wrote, Catholic schools have not lost their importance and may be the best way to ensure that...

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Catholic universities must promote growth in faith, knowledge, pope says

Before celebrating Mass with university students, Pope Leo XIV signed his new apostolic letter on education, a document scheduled for release Oct. 28.

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Catholics must build a more humble church, seeking truth together, pope says

At a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, Pope Leo XIV called for a humble, listening and welcoming church built on love and service...

Synod on Synodality

A synodal church evangelizes better, works together for justice, pope says

Pope Leo XIV met with participants in the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, listened to regional reports on the implementation of the Synod of Bishops on...

Marriage and Family Life Ministries

Church must support concrete pro-family policies, pope says

Pope Leo XIV spoke about the church's obligation to help families when he met with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Pope, British king share historic prayer in Sistine Chapel

Celebrating improved Catholic-Anglican relations and a common commitment to Christian unity and to care for the environment, Pope Leo XIV and Britain's King Charles III...

U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly to Meet November 10-13

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2025 Fall Plenary Assembly, November 10-13. Public sessions of the plenary on November 11 and...

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The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life's journey, pope says

At his Oct. 22 general audience, Pope Leo XIV said the risen Christ walks with humanity, helping to dispel despair and bring joy.

He said the Gospel account of the...